B2 verb /vaʊ/

vow

誓う

Meaning

to make a serious promise; to pledge solemnly

Example

They vowed to love each other forever.

彼らは永遠に愛し合うことを誓いました。

C2 adjective /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

felicitous

適切な、ふさわしい、または楽しい; 幸運や幸福で特徴付けられる

Meaning

well-chosen, appropriate, or pleasing; marked by good fortune or happiness

Example

She made a felicitous remark that lightened the mood.

彼女は気分を軽くする適切なコメントをしました。

C1 noun /ˈælkoʊv/

alcove

アルコーブ

Meaning

A small recessed section of a room or a nook.

Example

She placed a reading chair in the alcove near the window.

彼女は窓の近くのアルコーブに読書用の椅子を置きました。

A2 verb /prɪˈpɛər/

prepare

準備する

Meaning

to make ready; to get something ready for use

Example

She needs to prepare dinner for her family.

彼女は家族のために夕食を準備する必要があります。

C1 adjective /ˈwɔːrˌlaɪk/

warlike

戦闘的

Meaning

Having an aggressive or militant nature; inclined to fight or engage in war.

Example

The tribe was known for its warlike traditions.

その部族は戦闘的な伝統で知られていました。

B2 verb /blʌʃ/

blush

顔を赤らめる

Meaning

to become red in the face due to embarrassment or shyness

Example

She blushed when he complimented her.

彼女は彼に褒められた時、顔が赤くなった。

C1 noun/verb /ˈɪmprɪnt/

imprint

刻印

Meaning

A mark or impression made by pressure; to establish or fix firmly in someone's mind.

Example

The event left an indelible imprint on the city's history.

その出来事は都市の歴史に消えない刻印を残した。

C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/

bigamy

重婚

Meaning

The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another.

Example

He was charged with bigamy after his second marriage was discovered.

彼は二度目の結婚が発覚した後、重婚で起訴されました。

C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtəns/

exorbitance

過剰

Meaning

The quality of being excessive, unreasonable, or going beyond proper limits.

Example

The exorbitance of the hotel's prices shocked the tourists.

ホテルの価格の過剰さに観光客は驚いた。

B1 noun /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/

Waterfall

滝

Meaning

a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline

Example

The magnificent waterfall attracts thousands of tourists every year.

壮大な滝は毎年何千人もの観光客を引きつけます。

C1 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtətɪv/

vegetative

成長や生命の基本的なプロセスに関連する、しばしば意識的な思考や活動なしで

Meaning

relating to growth or the basic processes of life, often without conscious thought or activity

Example

The patient remained in a vegetative state after the accident.

事故の後、患者は植物状態にとどまっていました。

C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡrɑːf/

monograph

Meaning

A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or aspect of it.

Example

The professor published a monograph on ancient pottery.

C1 adjective /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

sardonic

幸福

Meaning

Grimly mocking or cynical.

Example

She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

C1 noun /ˈpɪntʃərz/

pinchers

ピンセット

Meaning

a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects

Example

Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely.

熱い炭を安全に取り除くためにピンチャーズを使ってください。

C1 noun /ˈstaɪpend/

Stipend

奨学金

Meaning

a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance

Example

The research student receives a monthly stipend for living expenses.

研究学生は生活費のために毎月奨学金を受け取ります。

B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

犠牲

Meaning

An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.

Example

The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.

国は戦士たちの犠牲によって解放された。

C1 noun /ˈwed.lɒk/

Wed lock

結婚

Meaning

the state of being married; matrimony

Example

They have been happily united in wedlock for twenty years.

彼らは二十年間幸せに結婚しています。

C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪstri/

sophistry

詭弁

Meaning

the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive

Example

The politician's speech was full of sophistry.

その政治家の演説は詭弁に満ちていた。

A2 noun /ˈkiːbɔːrd/

keyboard

キーボード

Meaning

a set of keys used to operate a computer, typewriter, or similar device for inputting text and commands

Example

She typed the report quickly on her keyboard.

彼女はキーボードで素早くレポートを入力した。

B2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪk/

metric

メトリック

Meaning

Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.

Example

The company tracks success using clear performance metrics.

会社は明確なパフォーマンス指標を使用して成功を追跡しています。

C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

predetermine

予め決定する

Meaning

to establish or decide something in advance

Example

The outcome of the match seemed predetermined.

試合の結果は予め決められていたようだった。

B2 noun/adjective /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/

adolescent

思春期の人

Meaning

A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.

Example

Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.

思春期の人々はしばしば急速な身体的および感情的な変化を経験します。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld/

uncontrolled

制御不能な

Meaning

not restrained or managed; lacking control

Example

The wildfire spread in an uncontrolled manner, causing widespread damage.

山火事は制御不能な方法で広がり、広範囲に被害をもたらした。

B1 noun /ˈtreɪlər/

trailer

予告編 / トレーラー

Meaning

a preview of a movie or a vehicle used for transporting goods

Example

The movie trailer was released last week.

映画の予告編は先週公開されました。

A2 noun /dʒoʊk/

Joke

冗談; ジョーク; 笑いを引き起こす何か

Meaning

a thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter; something not to be taken seriously

Example

Everyone laughed at his funny joke during the dinner party.

ディナーのパーティーで彼の面白いジョークにみんなが笑った。

B2 adjective /ˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

therapeutic

治療的

Meaning

Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.

Example

Meditation is highly therapeutic for mental well-being.

瞑想は精神的な健康に非常にセラピューティックです。

C1 noun ˌɪn.fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən

infiltration

浸透、秘密のアクセス

Meaning

The process of entering or gaining access to an organization or place surreptitiously.

Example

Cybersecurity prevents infiltration into sensitive data.

サイバーセキュリティは、機密データへの浸透を防ぎます。

C1 noun /əˈsɛsər/

assessor

評価者

Meaning

a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something

Example

An external assessor reviewed the project report.

外部の評価者がプロジェクトの報告書を確認しました。

C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊz/

discompose

動揺させる

Meaning

To disturb the order or calmness of something or someone.

Example

The unexpected question seemed to discompose her.

予期しない質問が彼女を動揺させたようだ。

A1 noun /ˈpiːtsə/

pizza

ピザ

Meaning

a flat round bread baked with toppings such as cheese, tomato, and other ingredients

Example

We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for dinner.

私たちは夕食に大きなペパロニピザを注文しました。

C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːnd/

importuned

しつこく頼む

Meaning

asked someone persistently and pressingly for something

Example

She importuned her boss for a raise until he finally gave in.

彼女は昇給を求めて上司にしつこく頼んだ、彼がとうとう折れたまで。

C2 noun /əˈfleɪtəs/

afflatus

神の啓示

Meaning

a sudden divine inspiration or creative impulse

Example

The poet wrote the verses under a sudden afflatus of inspiration.

詩人は突然の神の啓示のもとで詩を書きました。

C1 adjective /ˈboʊɡəs/

bogus

偽物

Meaning

false, fake, or not genuine

Example

The police arrested him for using a bogus ID card.

警察は偽のIDカードを使用したため、彼を逮捕しました。

B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

反社会的な; 社会秩序に敵対的

Meaning

avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order

Example

His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.

彼の反社会的な行動は、友達を作るのを難しくしました。

C2 adjective /vəˈnɪəriəl/

venereal

性病の

Meaning

relating to sexual intercourse or sexually transmitted diseases

Example

Doctors warn about the dangers of venereal diseases.

医師は性病の危険について警告しています。

C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

胸

Meaning

the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy

Example

She kept the secret close to her bosom.

彼女は秘密を胸にしまっておいた。

A2 adverb /ɪɡˈzækt.li/

Exactly

正確に; 精確に; 完全に同意する

Meaning

precisely; accurately; in complete agreement

Example

Tell me exactly what happened during the meeting.

会議中に何が起こったか正確に教えてください。

C1 verb /ˈmɜːrmər/

murmur

つぶやく

Meaning

To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.

Example

She murmured a prayer before going to sleep.

彼女は寝る前に祈りをささやきました。

C1 adjective /ˈpɛndənt/

pendent

吊るす

Meaning

hanging down or suspended

Example

The pendent branches touched the ground.

吊るす枝が地面に触れました。

B2 noun /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

representation

代表

Meaning

the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something

Example

Her representation of the team was impeccable.

彼女のチームの代表は完璧でした。

B2 noun /duːm/

doom

運命

Meaning

A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.

Example

The ancient prophecy foretold the city’s doom.

古代の予言は都市の運命を予見していた。

A2 preposition /bɪˈsaɪd/

beside

隣に

Meaning

next to or at the side of someone or something

Example

She sat beside her best friend during the ceremony.

彼女は式の間、最良の友達の隣に座っていました。

C1 noun /beɪl/

bale

束

Meaning

A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.

Example

The workers loaded the bale of cotton onto the truck.

作業員は綿の束をトラックに積み込んだ。

C1 noun /ˈdɒɡmə/

dogma

ドグマ

Meaning

A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

Example

The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma.

宗教的指導者は伝統的なドグマに厳格に従った。

C2 noun /dəˈkɔɪt/

Dacoit

盗賊

Meaning

a member of an armed gang of robbers; a bandit, especially in India and Myanmar

Example

The village was terrorized by a gang of dacoits who robbed travelers.

その村は、旅行者を強盗した強盗団によって恐怖に陥れられました。

B2 verb /ˈklærɪfaɪ/

clarify

明確にする

Meaning

to make clear; to explain more clearly

Example

The teacher clarifies the difficult concept.

先生は難しい概念を明確にします。

B2 adjective /ˈtaɪm.li/

Timely

タイムリーな; 時間通りの

Meaning

happening at the right time; punctual

Example

His timely arrival saved the meeting.

彼のタイムリーな到着は会議を救いました。

A1 noun /iːst/

east

東

Meaning

The direction from which the sun rises; one of the four cardinal points.

Example

The sun rises in the east.

太陽は東から昇ります。

B1 noun pɔːrt

Port

港

Meaning

A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload.

Example

Ports improve maritime trade.

港は海上貿易を改善します。

C2 noun /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/

stripling

若者

Meaning

a young man who is not yet fully grown

Example

The stripling dreamed of becoming a brave knight.

その若者は勇敢な騎士になることを夢見ていた。

C1 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ət/

bigot

偏見者

Meaning

A person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions or beliefs.

Example

He was called a bigot for refusing to listen to others' views.

他人の意見を聞こうとしなかったため、彼は偏見者と呼ばれました。

B1 noun /ˈrʌbər/

rubber

幸福

Meaning

a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.

Example

The tires are made of natural rubber.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

C2 noun /dɪˈstɪlər/

distiller

蒸留業者

Meaning

A person or company that makes alcoholic drinks or purified liquids by distillation.

Example

The distiller introduced a new brand of whiskey last year.

蒸留業者は昨年、新しいウイスキーブランドを紹介しました。

C2 verb /ˈdʒɛriˌmændər/

gerrymander

選挙区境界の操作

Meaning

to manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency to favor one party or class

Example

The ruling party was accused of trying to gerrymander the districts to secure more seats.

与党は、より多くの議席を確保するために選挙区を操作したと非難された。

C1 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

配布する

Meaning

To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.

Example

The machine dispenses clean drinking water.

その機械は清潔な飲料水を供給します。

C2 noun /ˈbʌskɪn/

buskin

厚底ブーツ

Meaning

A type of thick-soled boot that reaches halfway to the knee; also associated with tragic drama in ancient times.

Example

The actor wore a buskin as part of his classical costume.

俳優は彼のクラシックな衣装の一部としてバスキンを履いていました。

A1 noun /ˈkʌn.tri/

country

国

Meaning

a nation with its own government and borders

Example

Bangladesh is a beautiful country with rich culture.

バングラデシュは豊かな文化を持つ美しい国です。

C2 noun /ˈhɪl.sə fɪʃ/

Hilsa fish

ヒルサ魚

Meaning

a popular fish species found in South Asian rivers, especially prized in Bengali cuisine

Example

Hilsa fish is considered a delicacy in Bengali culture.

ヒルサフィッシュはベンガル文化ではごちそうと見なされています。

A2 noun /tiːm/

team

チーム

Meaning

a group of people working together towards a common goal

Example

Our team won the match after a great effort.

私たちのチームは素晴らしい努力の後に試合に勝ちました。

C2 noun /ˈtʃæt.əl/

chattel

動産 / 個人財産

Meaning

a personal possession; historically, movable property including slaves

Example

In the past, slaves were considered the chattel of their owners.

過去には、奴隷は所有者の動産と見なされていました。

A1 adverb /ɛls/

else

他に何か

Meaning

In addition; besides.

Example

Is there anything else you need?

他に何か必要ですか?

B1 noun /ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/

granddaughter

孫娘

Meaning

the daughter of one’s son or daughter

Example

Her granddaughter visits her every weekend.

彼女の孫娘は毎週末彼女を訪ねます。

C2 verb /ˈflædʒəˌleɪt/

flagellate

鞭打つ、または罰として自分を鞭打つ

Meaning

to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline

Example

In history, some monks would flagellate themselves as penance.

歴史の中で、一部の修道士は悔い改めとして自分をフラジェレイトしていた。

C2 adjective /fluːˈɛnʃəl/

fluential

影響力のある

Meaning

Having the power to influence or flowing freely (rare/archaic usage).

Example

The fluential speaker captivated the entire audience.

影響力のある話者は、観客全体を魅了しました。

B1 verb /ɪmˈplɔɪ/

employ

雇う

Meaning

to hire someone to do a job; to use something effectively

Example

The company plans to employ more engineers next year.

その会社は来年、もっと多くのエンジニアを雇う予定です。

C1 noun /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/

Martyrdom

殉教

Meaning

The suffering of death on account of adherence to a cause or principle

Example

His martyrdom inspired countless others to join the freedom movement.

彼の殉教は、無数の他の人々を自由運動に参加させるインスピレーションとなった。

C1 verb /ˈkælɪˌbreɪt/

calibrate

Meaning

To adjust or mark something so it can be used accurately; to standardize.

Example

The technician calibrated the machine before starting the experiment.

B2 adjective /ɡəʊl ɔːˈrɪəntɪd/

goal-oriented

目標指向

Meaning

Focused on achieving specific objectives or targets; driven by clear aims.

Example

Being goal-oriented is crucial for achieving success.

目標指向であることは成功を達成するために重要です。

C1 noun/adjective /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/

foreboding

不吉な予感

Meaning

A feeling that something bad will happen; ominous.

Example

She felt a deep sense of foreboding as she entered the abandoned house.

彼女は廃屋に入るとき、深い不吉な予感を感じた。

B1 adjective /ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd/

Well-behaved

行儀が良い

Meaning

conducting oneself in a proper and polite manner; showing good manners

Example

The children were well-behaved during the ceremony.

儀式の間、子供たちは行儀が良かった。

B1 noun /kənˈsʌltənt/

consultant

コンサルタント

Meaning

A professional who provides expert advice in a particular area.

Example

The company hired a consultant to improve its marketing strategy.

会社はマーケティング戦略を改善するためにコンサルタントを雇いました。

C2 noun /əˌbɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

abomination

忌まわしい物

Meaning

a thing that causes disgust or hatred

Example

Slavery was considered an abomination.

奴隷制度は忌まわしい物と見なされていました。

C1 verb /əbˈstrʌkt/

obstruct

妨げる

Meaning

to block or hinder progress; to prevent or impede movement

Example

The fallen tree obstructed the road for several hours.

倒れた木が数時間道路をふさぎました。

A2 verb ɜrn

earn

稼ぐ

Meaning

To obtain money, typically as payment for work or through investment; to acquire or deserve through one's efforts.

Example

Assets help you earn income even while sleeping.

資産は、寝ている間でも収入を得るのを助けてくれます。

A2 adjective /ˈkloʊ.sɪst/

closest

最も近い

Meaning

nearest in distance or relationship

Example

He is my closest friend.

彼は私の最も親しい友人です。

A2 noun /pɛt/

pet

ペット

Meaning

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or pleasure

Example

My dog is my favorite pet.

私の犬は私のお気に入りのペットです。

A1 noun /ˈlaɪ.brər.i/

Library

図書館

Meaning

a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to

Example

She goes to the library every weekend to study.

彼女は毎週末、勉強のために図書館に行きます。

B2 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

背景

Meaning

a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage

Example

The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.

その舞台の背景は美しい山の景色でした。

A2 adverb /ˈnɔːməli/

Normally

通常

Meaning

in the usual way; under normal circumstances

Example

I normally wake up at 7 AM every day.

私は通常毎日午前7時に起きます。

B1 adjective /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

aggressive

攻撃的

Meaning

ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful

Example

The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.

営業マンは契約を結ぶために攻撃的な戦略を使用しました。

B2 noun /kəˈrɪz.mə/

charisma

カリスマ

Meaning

Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.

Example

His charisma helped him become a great leader.

彼のカリスマは彼を偉大なリーダーにする手助けをした。

C2 noun /məˈnɪʃən/

monition

警告

Meaning

A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.

Example

The priest gave a monition against dishonesty.

神父は不正行為に対する警告を与えた。

B1 noun /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Recommendation

affordable

手頃な

Meaning

inexpensive and within one's financial means

Example

This restaurant offers affordable meals for families.

このレストランは家族向けに手頃な価格の食事を提供しています。

C2 noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːt/

disrepute

悪名

Meaning

the state of being held in low esteem or having a bad reputation

Example

The scandal brought the politician into disrepute.

そのスキャンダルは政治家を悪名に追いやった。

C1 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒəni/

misogyny

女性嫌悪

Meaning

Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.

Example

The novel has been criticized for promoting misogyny.

その小説は女性嫌悪を助長すると批判された。

B2 noun /ˈriːteɪlər/

retailer

小売業者

Meaning

a person or business that sells goods to consumers rather than to other businesses

Example

The retailer offers discounts on electronic products.

小売業者は電子製品に割引を提供しています。

A1 noun /dʒuˈlaɪ/

July

7月

Meaning

the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

July is often the hottest month of the year.

7月は一年で最も暑い月の一つです。

B2 noun ˈkɑː.bən

carbon

炭素

Meaning

The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.

Example

Carbon emissions must be controlled.

カーボン排出は管理されるべきです。

B1 noun /əˈmjuːzmənt/

Amusement

娯楽; 楽しさ; エンターテイメント

Meaning

the state or experience of finding something funny; entertainment or recreational activities

Example

The children's laughter showed their amusement at the clown's performance.

子供たちの笑いは、クラウンのパフォーマンスに対する楽しさを示しました。

B2 noun /daɪˈnæmɪks/

dynamics

ダイナミクス

Meaning

the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process

Example

The dynamics of the team changed after the new manager joined.

新しいマネージャーが参加した後、チームのダイナミクスは変化しました。

A1 verb /ˈɡroʊ.ɪŋ/

growing

増加している

Meaning

continuously increasing or developing

Example

There is a growing demand for renewable energy.

再生可能エネルギーへの需要が増加しています。

C1 adjective /həˈmɑː.dʒə.nəs/

homogenous

同質の

Meaning

Similar or uniform in nature; often used interchangeably with 'homogeneous'.

Example

The class was made up of a homogenous group of students.

クラスは同質の学生グループで構成されていました。

C1 noun ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks

hydroponics

水耕栽培

Meaning

Growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.

Example

Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil.

ハイドロポニクスは土壌なしで作物が成長することを可能にします。

B2 verb /pliːd/

plead

嘆願する

Meaning

to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court

Example

She pleaded for mercy.

彼女は慈悲を乞いました。

B2 adjective, verb (present participle) /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

floating

浮かんでいる

Meaning

remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking; moving lightly or freely

Example

The boat was floating gently on the calm lake.

ボートは穏やかな湖の上で優しく浮かんでいた。

B1 noun ˈɪmpækt

impact

影響

Meaning

A strong effect or influence; the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.

Example

The decision had great impact.

その決定は大きな影響を与えた。

B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

敬礼

Meaning

to greet with respect; to honor

Example

The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.

兵士たちは指揮官に敬礼した。

C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌs/

nonplus

困惑させる

Meaning

To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.

Example

The unexpected question seemed to nonplus the speaker.

予期しない質問がスピーカーを困惑させたようだ。

C1 noun /ˈvenɪsən/

Venison

鹿肉

Meaning

meat from a deer used as food

Example

The restaurant serves delicious venison steaks.

レストランでは美味しい鹿肉ステーキが提供されます。

C1 adjective ɔːɡˈmen.tɪd

augmented

拡張された、改善された、広げられた

Meaning

having been made greater in size or value.

Example

The new software provided augmented reality features.

新しいソフトウェアは拡張現実の機能を提供しました。

C1 noun /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

linguistics

言語学

Meaning

The scientific study of language and its structure.

Example

She decided to major in linguistics at university.

彼女は大学で言語学を専攻することに決めました。

B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

遊び好きな, 活発な

Meaning

full of fun and high spirits; lively

Example

The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.

子犬はとても遊び好きで、庭を走り回っていました。

B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəs/

generous

寛大

Meaning

willing to give or share more than is necessary; kind and giving

Example

She is very generous with her time and money.

彼女は時間とお金にとても寛大です。

B1 verb /pɔːz/

Pause

一時停止

Meaning

to stop temporarily; to take a break in activity or speech

Example

Please pause the video while I take notes.

ノートを取る間にビデオを一時停止してください。

C1 noun /ˈreɪdiəns/

radiance

輝き

Meaning

the quality of shining with bright light; a glowing or beaming quality

Example

Her face was filled with radiance after hearing the good news.

良いニュースを聞いた後、彼女の顔は輝きで満ちていました。

C2 noun /ˈkɪŋɡlɪŋ/

kingling

小さな王

Meaning

A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.

Example

The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm.

その小さな王は、小さな王国にもかかわらず、彼の人々に尊敬を要求しました。

A2 noun /hɑːrt/

Heart

心臓

Meaning

the organ in the chest that pumps blood through the body; the center of emotions and feelings

Example

The doctor listened to my heart with a stethoscope.

医者は聴診器で私の心臓を聞きました。

C1 noun /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒəniːz/

aborigines

アボリジニ

Meaning

The original inhabitants of a land, especially in Australia.

Example

The aborigines have preserved their traditions for thousands of years.

アボリジニーズは何千年もの間、彼らの伝統を守り続けてきました。

B2 noun /θaɪ/

thigh

太もも

Meaning

the part of the leg between the hip and the knee

Example

He felt pain in his right thigh after running for an hour.

1時間走った後、右太ももに痛みを感じました。

C1 noun /tɒŋ/

tong

トング

Meaning

a tool with two movable arms used to pick up and hold objects

Example

He used the tong to pick up the hot coal.

彼は熱い石炭を拾うためにトングを使った。

B2 noun /ɡeɪz/

Gaze

じっと見つめること; 特定の方向に集中的に見る

Meaning

a steady intent look; to look steadily and intently in a particular direction

Example

She met his intense gaze across the crowded room and felt her heart skip a beat.

彼女は混雑した部屋の中で彼の強い視線を交わし、心臓が一瞬止まるのを感じた。

C2 verb /ˈbæstərdaɪz/

bastardize

歪める

Meaning

to corrupt or debase something by altering it from its original form; to change in a way that reduces quality or purity

Example

Critics argue that the remake bastardized the original novel.

批評家たちはそのリメイクが原作を歪めたと言っている。

C1 adjective /dɪˈbeɪst/

debased

劣化した

Meaning

having lost quality, value, or moral character

Example

The debased currency lost the trust of the people.

劣化した通貨は人々の信頼を失った。

C2 adjective /ˈbɒni/

Bonny

美しい; かわいい; 楽しい

Meaning

cheerful; pretty; attractive

Example

The bonny child played happily in the garden.

美しい子供は庭で幸せに遊んでいました。

A2 noun /ˈmoʊtər/

motor

モーター

Meaning

a machine that produces motion or power to make something work

Example

The car’s motor stopped suddenly.

車のモーターは突然止まりました。

C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪk/

pathogenic

病原性

Meaning

Capable of causing disease.

Example

Some bacteria are harmless, while others are highly pathogenic.

いくつかの細菌は無害で、他の細菌は非常に病原性があります。

C2 noun /ˌfɪzɪˈɑːkrəsi/

physiocracy

土地主義

Meaning

an economic theory that land and its natural products are the source of wealth

Example

Physiocracy emphasized the importance of agriculture in national wealth.

土地主義は国の富における農業の重要性を強調しました。

B2 noun ˈfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs ˈbætl

face-to-face battle

面と面の戦い

Meaning

A direct confrontation or fight between opposing forces.

Example

The warriors fought a face-to-face battle with the enemies.

戦士たちは敵と面と面で戦った。

C2 noun /ˌpoʊpʊˈriː/

potpourri

乾燥花の混合物

Meaning

a mixture of dried flowers and spices kept in a bowl to perfume a room; a miscellaneous collection

Example

The living room was filled with the scent of potpourri.

リビングルームはポプリの香りで満たされていました。

B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiance

婚約者

Meaning

a man who is engaged to be married

Example

Sarah introduced her fiance to her parents during the family dinner.

サラは家族の夕食の際に婚約者を両親に紹介しました。